Original Pancake House
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2010, Original Pancake House has 32 inspections in the public record. Original Pancake House was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 18 times.
Original Pancake House's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER UNDER THE HOT LAMP AREA WHERE THE PLATES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT OF THE PANCAKE TOPPING PREP AREA LOOSE AND COMING APART NEAR THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE HOTLINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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78
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTTER GREAY AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE START OF A BUILD UP OF SOME FORM OF POSSIBLE CALCIUM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE BADLY STAINED AND WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND WALL SPLATTER... THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE FRUIT AND OTHER ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND THE FRONT MAIN COOKING STATION AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR, WALL AND LOWER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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86
Jan 6, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BASEMENT WALL AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LEAK AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
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86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING 100 DEGREES OR MORE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS 74 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BASEMENT WALL AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT LEAK AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM ARIL 24, 2024 REPORT #2593314 #60 PREVIOUS CORE VOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 9, 2023 REPORT #2572276, #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(OPENINGS, PEELING PAINT, ETC) BEHIND AND ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING FRESH TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND FOOD HANDLER TO ALWAYS USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS. HANDS FOOD HANDLER STOP PROCESS WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. ALL CUT TOMATOES WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $20 3 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS IN A BUCKET NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 55.6 DEGREES, OBSERVED A BUCKET OF POOLED EGGS NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 58.8 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EGG PRODUCTS AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 25 8 LBS PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 3 HANDSINKS ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE 55-70 DEGREES. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION WATER NOW AT 120 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER HOT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE AND A GRAY SUBSTANCE AT THE FRONT PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE/3 COMP SINK AREA. OBSERVED 15-20 FLIES ON CEILING, WALLS, AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 9, 2023 REPORT #2572276, #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(OPENINGS, PEELING PAINT, ETC) BEHIND AND ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOO DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH TABLE AT DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND NOT HAVE THEM STORED IN THAT LOCATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE AT THIS TIME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DISCOLORATION. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT SERVERS AREA AND OMLETTE STATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISHMACHINE, DISH TABLE AND POT SCRUBBER SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDC SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER EXPOSED PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR ENCASE PIPING TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD LEAKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(OPENINGS, PEELING PAINT, ETC) BEHIND AND ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOO DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAITNAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 18, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA OR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN DISH AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU WITH BEVERAGE OFFERINGS OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH RULES FOR CHILDREN'S BEVERAGE OFFERINGS IN RESTAURANT. SAMPLE LEFT ON-SITE FROM CDPH.
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82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PIC IN CHARGE WITH NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(EGGS, HAM, SAUSAGE, OATMEAL) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING, WITH WATER UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY DRAINED AT THIS TIME FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITH NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA OR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN DISH AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU WITH BEVERAGE OFFERINGS OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH RULES FOR CHILDREN'S BEVERAGE OFFERINGS IN RESTAURANT. SAMPLE LEFT ON-SITE FROM CDPH.
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Jan 20, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR AT THE NECK OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE OFFICE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED.
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Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK / PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AREAS.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURRES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX 10-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE INSIDE COOLER AT 49.7F,2-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF , 46.F, 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCRDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 48 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS AND UNDER CRATE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK / PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AREAS.
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Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT HAM, DELI MEATS, WHIPPING CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD IN IN COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AND REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS DOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Jan 25, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF CORN BEEF HASH STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 114.6F-124.5F IN PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODCUT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF DICED PORK SAUSAGE LINKS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.9F-58.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT HAM, DELI MEATS, WHIPPING CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD IN IN COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND PREP COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PAPER SHREDDER NEAR REAR HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SYRUP WARMER IN WAIT STATION AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN WAIT STATION AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AND REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ALL STOCK SHALL BE ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS DOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIORS OF ALL THE UNDER COUNTER COOLERS, THE 2-DOOR OVEN, STOVE TOP AREA, AND FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISH AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE STANDING WATER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK OF THE MILK COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND RE-CAULK AREA. OBSERVED CONDENSATION AND LEAKING ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND DIRT ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR LEAK. DIRT ON WALL VENT IN COOKING AREA AND MISSING TILES ON WALL NEAR THE PANCAKE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS.
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86
Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS,COVING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BETWEEN SLING DOOR AREA OF PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.MST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, AT 1-COMP PRE SOAK SINK OF DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUBBER BAND AND REPAIR FAUCET.
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86
May 20, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MILK COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND DOOR GASKETS, STOVES, GRILL, OVEN, MIXERS AND PREP TABLES IN COOKING AREA(SPILLS, FOOD/GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREAS NEAR DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE EMPLOYEE PURSE/BAG FROM SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUSAGE 50.2F, HAM 49.6F, AND DICED TOMATOES 49.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING FACE, SOILED APRONS AND WASHCLOTHS, CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITH BARE HANDS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS AND AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING CHOPPED PECANS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON READY TO EAT PANCAKES, TOUCHING READY TO EAT WAFFLES WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE, TOUCHING READY TO EAT SAUSAGE WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IN FOIL FOR SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD, MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC. MANAGER PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON 11-21-14. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM GRILL IN PREP AREA. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, GRILLS, OVENS, SERVICE COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SERVICE, AND BASEMENT AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN LEFT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE SODA DISPENSERS OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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67
Jun 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR CONDITION ON A 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. ALSO OBSERVED STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDER THE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM UNDER THE PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES WITH CONDENSATION AROUND THE PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING PIPES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE UTENSILS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR UNABLE TO FIT IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE UTENSILS OR REPLACE LARGE UTENSILS WITH SMALLER UTENSILS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT THE FRONT PREP STATION AND IN THE BACK DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOORS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIP WELL MISSING AT HAND PACKED ICE CREAM STATION.MUST INSTALL. ALSO DUSTY UPPER WALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASY UNCLEAN FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED,STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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86
Apr 2, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS BY VENTS IN COOKING LINE PREP.MUST REPAIR
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95
Mar 10, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTER CABINET NOT CLEAN OF SYURP IN WAITRESS STATION AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS BY VENTS IN COOKING LINE PREP.MUST REPAIR
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS/WAITRESS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Feb 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTER CABINET NOT CLEAN OF SYURP IN WAITRESS STATION AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS BY VENTS IN COOKING LINE PREP.MUST REPAIR.
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90
Apr 17, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 KNIFES NOT PROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR DISH AREA NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WAITSTAFF FRONT CABINETS, COUNTER BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES AND MILK DISPENSOR, REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER 3 COMP. SINK ALSO IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT COOKING AREA WALL/ WALL VENTS DUSTY NEED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 4 LIGHTS OUT UNDER FRONT HOOD NEED TO REPLACE ALSO REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND MILK DISPENSOR.
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74
Aug 27, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM REPORT 1150468 DATE 6/15/12.
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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 repairCONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS FROM REPORT 1150468 DATE 6/15/12.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT STORAGE FROM REPORT 1150468 6/15/12.
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86
Jun 15, 2012
Complaint
5 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 RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OVEN, STOVE TOP, GRILL DRIP TRAY, AND COOLER DOORS IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR, NEED TO RETILE HALL WAY TO RESTROOMS,AND LADIES RESTROOM FLOOR.
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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.NEED TO RESEAL ALL NEW WALLS/CEILING IN LADIES RESTROOM, AND HALLWAY TO THE RESTROOMS. CEILING ABOVE WAFFLE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR.
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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. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WAIT STATION UNDER COUNTER CABINETS. NEED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE BLENDER/SHAKE MACHINE.
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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.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.
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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.NEED TO REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE).
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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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.OBSERVED SPRAYER NOZZEL LEAKING AT 1COMP. DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WAIT STATION ON COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Mar 11, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 8, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 28, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59972.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. 8 QUARTS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49F-51F IN PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION, 2 1/2 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 55-60F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED H59972.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ADVISORY PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.
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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. DEFROST INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. REPAIR DAMAGED SHELVES AND SURFACES UNDER COUNTER IN WAIT STATION.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN COOKING LINE. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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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 LEAK UNDER SINK IN WAIT STATION.
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Jan 20, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS AND HANDLES ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REPAIR DAMAGED SHELVES AND SURFACES UNDER COUNTER IN WAIT STATION.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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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. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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 Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Original Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 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 three violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Original Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Original Pancake House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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