Kim's Pancake
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
47
Score
Across the available record, Kim's Pancake has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Food separated & protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Kim's Pancake's 47 doesn't quite reach. 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
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Ready-to-eat food, Cooked potatoes, beef, and meat balls prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the refrigerator and chest freezer, were not date marked. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncover food ( cooked potatoes) was observed in the refrigerator. New Violation.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the kitchen area was blocked by empty containers and not accessible at all times for employee use. The containers were immediately removed by the person in-charge to restore full access to the sink.
46.825(a)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on kitchen counter table and cold prep refrigerator and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and residues on the cooking equipment, pan and wall behind the stove.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water was available in the toilet room hand washing sink at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.805
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the restroom was observed to be improperly sealed to the wall New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
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Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF approved food equipment in facility * Food Equipment must be NSF, ANSI, UL (Sanitation)
46.671
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Sep 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towel observed in the restroom * Corrective action taken(paper towel placed in rest room)
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: * internal temps of food was held between 46.0 & 54.0 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Sausage & sliced tomatoes.
46.385(a)(2)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Milk crates used to elevate water bottles in Ware Washing Sink area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Green scrubber observed in sanitizing compartment of 3 basin sink New Violation.
46.521(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Domestic microwave observed. New Violation.
46.673
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Remove boxes of trash on Ware Washing Area floor. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Repair hole in wall on side of toilet lid * Restroom. New Violation.
46.901
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: front door opening without screen protection(COS) Employee closed the front door.
46.922(e)(f)
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Cigarettes, cigarette butts, ashtray found on the Pot & Pan Shelving in the Rear Prep Area during the inspection * Observed cigarette on Pot & Pan Shelving next to uncovered potatoes in Rear Prep Area (COS)Employee removed cigarette
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: - Observed 2 One Gallon containers of half finished juices in Prep Area Hand Sink - Observed Brillo Pad inside Prep Area Hand Sink New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Uncovered Potatoes observed on Pot & Pan Storage Shelving in Rear Prep Area (COS) Employee moved and covered potatoes - Uncovered sliced Lettuce observed inside " Standex" Cold Unit in Prep Area (COS) Employee covered Lettuce
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: * Eggs was held at 75.0 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Observed under Prep Table Counter - Cheese and Mayo observed at 48.0 degrees in Front Prep Area Cold Unit New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: - Amufer "Mosquito Killer" Device observed stored on Rear Prep Area Prep Table New Violation.
46.922(c)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Beverages observed on floor throughout facility Prep Areas * Front and Rear Prep Areas New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: - Moist cloth observed on Prep Table in Rear Prep Area New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non NSF approved food equipment in facility * Food Equipment must be NSF, ANSI, UL (Sanitation) - Open box 36 pack of beer observed on bottom shelf of Prep Table - Beers observed in Commercial Refrigerator with Customer foods at time of inspection (No Liquor License Issued) - Cold Prep Unit in Front Prep Area observed at 48.0 degrees - Cardboard lining observed inside Cold Units New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility lacks a utility (mop) sink. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Dead flies observed inside buckets on Rear Prep Area Floor - Dead flies observed on Rear Prep Area Shelving (Pot & Pan Shelving) - Dead flies observed on Meat Slicer in Rear Prep Area New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Personal belongings (Cell Phone, Box of Cigarettes, Old Food Debris and Keys) observed on Rear Prep Area Meat Slicer (COS) * Employee removed items
46.963
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kim's Pancake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kim's Pancake on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kim's Pancake?
Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kim's Pancake.
Has Kim's Pancake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kim's Pancake have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kim's Pancake 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.
How often is Kim's Pancake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kim's Pancake is inspected around two times per year on average.
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