The Original Sally's Pancake House

5454 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at The Original Sally's Pancake House stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at The Original Sally's Pancake House since Feb 18, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. --------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Aug 7, 2015
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS WORN ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS WORN ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Jul 27, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOT VIOLATONS NOT CORRECTED 2/25/2015, REPORT #1527279 AND 7/114/2015, REPORT # 1560205: 45-ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS WORN ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Jul 14, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TWO OF THE THREE REACH-IN PREP COOLERS AT 60.4 F AND THE OTHER AT 50.3 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON BOTH COOLERS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVCE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS STATED ABOVE: 3 LBS OF CHORIZO AT 51.4 F, 5 LBS FISH AT 50.0 F, 3 LBS OF TUNA AT 55.0 F, 6 LBS HAM AT 56.8 F TO 59.0 F, 3 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. VALUE $60, 20 LBS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATONS NOT CORRECTED 2/25/2015, REPORT # 1527279: 31-MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 30-FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 45-ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS WORN ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Feb 27, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN ALL COOLER ,WALK IN UNIT, THRU OUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND AND MAIN KITCHEN VERY DIRTY BUILD UP GREASE. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER AND STORAGE SHELF'S UNDER THE PREP COOLER, AND TABLES, MEAT SLICER ALL NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THUR OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN 2ND PREP AREA,DISHMACHIN AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE RUSTY NOT BEING MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACE LIGHT THAT ARE NOT WORKING AND MAINTAIN.VENT COVERS IN WALK IN AND THUR OUT THE PREP AREA,KITCHEN AREA,BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM HAS A LEAK,THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.6 F TO 44. 9 F AND REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT 46.6 F WITH BOTH COOLERS STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PRREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSDE WALK-IN COOLER: MEATLOAF 6 LBS AT 45.5 F, TURKEY 4 LBS AT 49.2 F, HAM 4 LBS AT 44.8 F, ITALIAN BEEF 3 LBS 43.8 F, REACH-IN COOLER THE FOLLOWING FOODS: SAUSAGE 2 LBS AT 50.6, GROUND BEEF 1 LB AT 47. F, AND ASSORTED DICED VEGETABLES 3 LBS AT 49.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $100, 23 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PANEL THATS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN ALL COOLER ,WALK IN UNIT, THRU OUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND AND MAIN KITCHEN VERY DIRTY BUILD UP GREASE. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER AND STORAGE SHELF'S UNDER THE PREP COOLER, AND TABLES, MEAT SLICER ALL NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THUR OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN 2ND PREP AREA,DISHMACHIN AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE RUSTY NOT BEING MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACE LIGHT THAT ARE NOT WORKING AND MAINTAIN.VENT COVERS IN WALK IN AND THUR OUT THE PREP AREA,KITCHEN AREA,BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM HAS A LEAK,THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 63.5 F, FOUND DRESSING, CUT CUCUMBERS, LEAFY GREENS, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.9 F AND 67.2 F- SALAD DRESSINGS, CUT CUCUMBERS, CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, TUNA AND BEEF CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.9F) LOCATED AT COOKING LINE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHOPPED HAM AT 47.8F, SLICED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AT 48.9F, HAM AND VEGETABLE AT 48.9F, COOKED MUSHROOM AND VEGETABLES AT 49.5F, FETA CHEESE AT 47.2F, COOKED SPINACH AT 48.6F, CHILI AT 49.4F, EGGS AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP AT REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION/BROKEN STYROFOAM IN BASEMENT.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER DOOR (6 DOOR COOLER) AT COOKING LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE,INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYERS) WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (COOKING LINE).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL AND IN BOILER ROOM (2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BY THE STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------MUST REORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL AND BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 12, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL AND DATED FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO WHITE CONTAINER WERE DRY FOOD STORAGE IS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND DRIPPED ICE ON TOP FOOD BOX FROM CONDENSATE UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE DIRTY AND GREASY CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, KITCHEN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,AND BASEMENT AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND DRIPPED ICE ON TOP FOOD BOX FROM CONDENSATE UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE DIRTY AND GREASY CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, KITCHEN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,AND BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS CARDBOARDS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN, DISH ROOM,AND BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND KITCHEN, FOUL ODOR OF SEWAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WEST WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES AND IN DISH ROOM THROUGHOUT, DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THR PREP/KITCHEN AREA,DUST BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALSO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETERS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Jul 5, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,DIRTY DISHES,DIRTY CUTTING BOARD ALSO OBSERVED LINE COOK ROLLING PAPER TOWEL FROM DISPENSER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, REMOVED HIS HAT, DRIED HIS FACED, PUT ON THE HAT AGAIN AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS CONTINUE TO COOK AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEE AT DISH ROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,THAN STORE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP ICE CUBES FROM ICE BIN WITH BARE HANDS TO FILL-UP DRINKING GLASSES ICE SCOOP. NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSONALLY SHOWED HOW TO SET UP SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED BOTH REAR DOORS WIDE OPENED WITHOUT A SCREEN DOORS. OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES(8 OR MORE )IN REAR PREP, KITCHEN, DISH ROOM,FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED SCREEN DOORS TO MAIN DOORS OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL AND DATED FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO WHITE CONTAINER WERE DRY FOOD STORAGE IS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND DRIPPED ICE ON TOP FOOD BOX FROM CONDENSATE UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE DIRTY AND GREASY CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, KITCHEN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,AND BASEMENT AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,AND COOLER AT PREP LINE IN KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER BUILD-UP.CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS CARDBOARDS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN, DISH ROOM,AND BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND KITCHEN, FOUL ODOR OF SEWAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WEST WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES AND IN DISH ROOM THROUGHOUT, DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THR PREP/KITCHEN AREA,DUST BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALSO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETERS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Jun 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original Sally's Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original Sally's Pancake House on file is from Feb 18, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Original Sally's Pancake House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Original Sally's Pancake House.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Sally's Pancake House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Original Sally's 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.