Pannenkoeken Cafe

4757 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Pannenkoeken Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 7, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

Sep 7, 2011

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Aug 26, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS, OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED, ALSO NOTED LARGE OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF BASEMENT WALLS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CARTS, DISH MACHINE AND COOLERS.

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 CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pannenkoeken Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pannenkoeken Cafe on file is from Mar 7, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pannenkoeken Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pannenkoeken Cafe.

Has Pannenkoeken Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pannenkoeken Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pannenkoeken Cafe 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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