The Original Pancake House
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, The Original Pancake House has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-LIQUID EGGS 49F, CHEESE 47.7/46F, EGGS 58.6F, HASHBROWN 48.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 45.1F, SLICED VEGGIES 49.6F, SLICED APPLES 46F, CHORIZO 44F, HAM 48F, SAUSAGE 49.6F POTAOES 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE DISH WASHING SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE SINK. NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MATS AT THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Dec 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 11/26/24:(#38) 6-202.13: OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP BEING USED TO STORE AND FILLED WATERCRAFT, INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. 15 SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON WALL IN DRY STORAGE AND 15 SMALL FLY ACTIITY IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, MILK, COOKED POTATOES, WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. VOIDED PHOTOCOPY POSTED IN KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2587701 CONDUCTED ON 1/8/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#38) 6-202.13: OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN REAR PREP PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (TEARING BACON AND HOLDING TOAST). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS AND CUT FRUITS IN THE WAIT STATION. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOPS THAT HAVE A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUPS OF WATER IN FRUIT WAIT STATION AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHWARE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS/BOWLS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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May 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF DICED HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE @58.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD ITEM WAS DOSCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK BINS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (SUGAR, FLOUR, OATS) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED TOWELS AIRDRYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AND TABLES THROUGHOUT COFFEE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH AT LEAST 50PPM BETWEEN USES.
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Apr 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at main kitchen hand wash sink, water was turned off at bottom valve. instructed to provide hot running water to all hand wash sinks during operation. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. observed a food handler picking up cooked food ( bacon, cheese ) with bare hands, just wiping hands in a soiled towel on his waste, no gloves used no hands washed. instructed to wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods. priority violation 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: faucet neck not reaching to all 3 compartments, instructed to provide an extended faucet that can reach to all.
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70
Mar 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (LOW GROUT) DEBRIS BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA OF KITCHEN. MUST FILL GROUT TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTHE, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MACHINE TUBING. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOODS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN DARK STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE SHAKE MIXER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF FACILITY BY THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE MOPS, MOP BUCKET, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS STORED NEXT TO THE BUILDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF FACILITY IN THE ALLEY. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS INSIDE FACILITY, AND THE BROOMS/MOPS OFF THE FLOOR. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501-16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER IN -DRAWER COOLER: 52.3F, 1LBS OF ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, AT A VAULE OF $1.00 48.9F, 1LB OF CHEESE, MUSHROOM AND ONION MIXTURE FOR SPINACH CREPES, AT A VALUE OF $4.00 51.4F, 1LB OF GROUNDED CHORIZO ,AT A VALUE OF $2.00 -WALK IN COOLER: 45.4F, 2LBS OF EGGS, AT VALUE OF $6.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS AT TOTAL VALUE OF $13.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 30, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETERIORATED STORAGE WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS AT MAIN COOK LINE GRABBING READY-TO-EAT FOODS ( CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES) WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES NOR UTENSILS USED. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN AT JUICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETERIORATED STORAGE WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER KEPT IN COLDEST SECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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70
May 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER FROM THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK AND CARDBOARD UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, SINKS, COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 48.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 49 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SAUSAGE LINKS AT 48.6 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF RAW BACON AT 50 DEGREES F AND 3LBS OF HAM AT 52.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED THE RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 163-172 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, SINKS, COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS, PREP AREAS AND WAIT STATIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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70
Sep 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR SUGAR ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOCD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPOERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(DEEP GROOVES)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, ETC.)
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND SPOILED GALLON OF MILK STORED IN PREP COOLER AT COFFEE STATION, GALLON WAS BLOATED WITH OFFENSIVE ODORS, 09-03-12 SELL BY DATE PRINTED ON GALLON, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO STORE NOR SERVE SPOILED FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES THRU-OUT DISHROOM, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED, ESPECIALLY AROUND CORNERS-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE REPLACED. THE CEILING AROUND THE DISHMACHINE HAS EVIDENCE OF STEAM DAMAGE-MILDEW & BULGING AREAS-MUST ADDRESS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS MISSING ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA-MUST PROVIDE. LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM NEED CLEANING ALSO. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY FOODHANDLER WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Mar 24, 2010
Complaint
2 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 CUTTING BOARD AT OMLETTE STATION IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISHAREA IN NEED OF CORRECTION. SOME MISSING, OTHERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Pancake House on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Original Pancake House.
Has The Original Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Original Pancake House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Pancake House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Original Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Pancake House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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