Pancake Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2021
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Pancake Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Feb 22, 2021. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 22, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 80.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASH SINK TEMPERATURES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2382925 DATED 7/14/2020 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR PREP SINK (ONE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WITH WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH GREASE, FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE (2 BASEMENTS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE CRACK ON WALL AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 14, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STOCK SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 11/13/2019, REPORT #2345511. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED ICE SCOOPS AT ICE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE SPECIALITY FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMSPTER WITH UNUSED GRILL, CARD BOARD BOXES AND FOOD CART WITH DIRTY DISHES. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE NEW DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE COVERED OR SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN HOLES, GAPS, CREVICES.
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Sep 11, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 9-4-19 #2311739 NOT CORRECTED #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/16/18 #2240298 NOT CORRECTED.#41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#55- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND GRIME,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.---- ALL WALLS IN FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED METAL TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED CLEAN AND ELEVATED.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FLATS OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHEESES, CHOPPED ONION,CHOPPED JALAPENO AND A PITCHER OF DRINKING BEVERAGE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS RAW EGGS STORED ON PREP STATION TABLE THEN PUT INTO COOLER UPON INITIAL INSPECTION. EGGS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. EGGS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE ON MENU OR ON PREMISES. ANIMAL DERIVED UNDER COOKED FOODS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE ON PREP SURFACE ON COOKS LINE AND ON METAL SHEET ON GRILL AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 68.7F TO 108.7F. ALL DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE FROM THE GROUND AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/16/18 #2240298 NOT CORRECTED. #37- FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.#41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#55- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND GRIME.UNDER SHELVES,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.---- ALL WALLS IN FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----UNUSED METAL TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED CLEAN AND ELEVATED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING, DIRTY PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE STOVE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OBSERVED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND NOT SANITIZE.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUED BY PUTTING THE ITEMS THRU LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(100ppm) PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS CLEANING IS STATION WITH SOAP, AFTER FINISHING PEELED, CUT, ,SLICED AND DICED FRESH FRUITS:PINEAPPLE AND CANTALOUPE,NO HAND WASHING .OBSERVED THE COOK WASHING HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER ONLY,NO SOAP USED RETURNED TO HER STATION AND GLOVED HANDS TO BEGAN TO HANDLE COOKED FOOD,( I STOPPED HER AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HER HANDS WITH SOAP).SAME COOK WITH BARE HAND CONTACT HANDLED RTE FOOD,ALSO GRABBED WITH BOTH HANDS SHREDDED PRE-COOKED POTATOES FROM COOLER DRAWER UNDER THE GRILL.AGAIN INFORMED HER OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT WATER,COFFEE,AND ICE STATION BY THE WEST EXIT DOOR,IN DINING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED:EGGS,POTATOES,MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SMALL PREP AREA,HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM PRODUCE/FRUIT AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE(SINK COVERED WITH LID); HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT SOAP. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL, SOAP DISPENSER AND LID REMOVED FROM SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR:THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CHEMICAL TEST KIT ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED REFER TO VIOLATION # 4-501.114
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE GOING IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. - -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR(HEAVY LINEN WRAPPED AROUND THE BASE OF FAUCET OTHERWISE UNABLE TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) DUE TO HEAVY LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME BY THE GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN - FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND GRIMES(UNDER SHELVES,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BROKEN CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BAR AREA,ETC.) MUST BE SEALED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALL WALLS IN FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS (BASEMENT) MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE JUICE MACHINE,ALSO BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLE FRAME AT SAME UNIT,REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME ON BRACKET INSIDE THREE DOOR SMALL REACH-IN COOLER ,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: BROKEN CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (KITCHEN, BASEMENT ETC.) MUST BE SEALED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALL WALLS IN FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS (BASEMENT) MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT LARGE ENOUGH, WHEN WATER IS DISCHARGE FROM UNIT SPILLS ON FLOOR. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Jun 21, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT LARGE ENOUGH, WHEN WATER IS DISCHARGE FROM UNIT SPILLS ON FLOOR. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NOT CONNECTED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AT BAR AREA NOT CONNECTED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE JUICE MACHINE,ALSO BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLE FRAME AT SAME UNIT,REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME ON BRACKET INSIDE THREE DOOR SMALL REACH-IN COOLER ,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: BROKEN CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (KITCHEN, BASEMENT ETC.) MUST BE SEALED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALL WALLS IN FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS (BASEMENT) MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pancake Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pancake Cafe on file is from Feb 22, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pancake Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pancake Cafe.
Has Pancake Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pancake Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pancake Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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