Original Pancake House
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Original Pancake House eight times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 1, 2016. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Original Pancake House is from Jun 1, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Original Pancake House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART.GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA UNDER WAIT STATION AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR & MOLDED WALLS .IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR & MOLDED WALLS .IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
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May 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING END CAPS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR REAR DOOR,HALLWAY WHERE DISHES ARE STORED,REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.MUST BE POSTED AND DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART.GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA UNDER WAIT STATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR & MOLDED WALLS .IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FRIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OCCASIONAL FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT DISH AREA,REAR PREP, REAR ROOM LEADING TO ELEVATOR, AND RESTROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR PROTECTIVE WRAP ON SEWER LINES UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ATTRACTED TO THIS UNCLEAN PROTECTIVE WRAP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION REMOVE OUTER PANEL AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND REMOVE PLASTIC PANELS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN. MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON FLOOR. REPAIR SEAL AT BASE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED CEILING IN ROOM CONTAINING ELEVATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN REAR PREP THAT IS INTACT AND MEETS BOTH END CAPS. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO CONTAINER AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MOVED FROM UNDER SEWER LINE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED VENT COVER ON THE CEILING BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. DAMAGED WALLS CLOSE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHT BUBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA REMOVED DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND WSAH SINK SLOWLY DRANING. MUST REPAIR. LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Mar 29, 2012
Routine
4 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. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY UNDERNEATH THE SHAKE MIXER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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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. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. REPAIR WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. PAINT AREAS OF PEELING PAINT AND FILL IN OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE. REPAINT THE RUSTED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE VENT COVER IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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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. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER INSTEAD OF THE TOPS OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 6, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER.
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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. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
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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. HOLE IN WALL AND CEILING OF CUSTOMER MENS ROOM. MISSING WALL TILE OF CUSTOMER LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL. CHIPPING PLASTER ON CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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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. LEAKS AT BOTH NOZZLES ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Original Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Original Pancake House on file is from Jun 1, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Original Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Original Pancake House.
Has Original Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Original Pancake House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Original Pancake House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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