Original Pancake House

1517 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2010

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Original Pancake House was last inspected on Sep 22, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 22, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Original Pancake House is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON THE MOP SINK.

Sep 15, 2010

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. (32)RUSTY SURFACES I.E. TOP OF GREASE TRAP-SEAL ALL RUSTY SURFACES(36)PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS OVER COOK AREA,(37)PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET DOORS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.

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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND THE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, REACH IN FREEZER DRAINING INTO A PAN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE OVER A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON THE MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND BETTER ORGANIZE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Original Pancake House on file is from Sep 22, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Original Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Original Pancake House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Original 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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