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ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

10437 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641263

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE SHORT REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL WITH STANDING WATER, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE OF WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, FIX IT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY FLOORS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356671

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK / PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356204

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURRES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX 10-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE INSIDE COOLER AT 49.7F,2-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF , 46.F, 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCRDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 48 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS AND UNDER CRATE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK / PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AREAS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261449

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AND REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT HAM, DELI MEATS, WHIPPING CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD IN IN COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS DOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253119

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION AND REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF CORN BEEF HASH STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 114.6F-124.5F IN PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODCUT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF DICED PORK SAUSAGE LINKS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.9F-58.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT HAM, DELI MEATS, WHIPPING CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD IN IN COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND PREP COOLER AND SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PAPER SHREDDER NEAR REAR HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SYRUP WARMER IN WAIT STATION AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN WAIT STATION AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ALL STOCK SHALL BE ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS DOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS. OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169680

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIORS OF ALL THE UNDER COUNTER COOLERS, THE 2-DOOR OVEN, STOVE TOP AREA, AND FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISH AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP TO REMOVE STANDING WATER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK OF THE MILK COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND RE-CAULK AREA. OBSERVED CONDENSATION AND LEAKING ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND DIRT ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPAIR LEAK. DIRT ON WALL VENT IN COOKING AREA AND MISSING TILES ON WALL NEAR THE PANCAKE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978938

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS,COVING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BETWEEN SLING DOOR AREA OF PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.MST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, AT 1-COMP PRE SOAK SINK OF DISH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE RUBBER BAND AND REPAIR FAUCET.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931271

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MILK COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND DOOR GASKETS, STOVES, GRILL, OVEN, MIXERS AND PREP TABLES IN COOKING AREA(SPILLS, FOOD/GREASE BUILDUP).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREAS NEAR DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR AND TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE EMPLOYEE PURSE/BAG FROM SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609491

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED SAUSAGE 50.2F, HAM 49.6F, AND DICED TOMATOES 49.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING FACE, SOILED APRONS AND WASHCLOTHS, CLEANING EQUIPMENT WITH BARE HANDS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS AND AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING CHOPPED PECANS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON READY TO EAT PANCAKES, TOUCHING READY TO EAT WAFFLES WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE, TOUCHING READY TO EAT SAUSAGE WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IN FOIL FOR SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD, MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC. MANAGER PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON 11-21-14. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM GRILL IN PREP AREA. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, GRILLS, OVENS, SERVICE COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SERVICE, AND BASEMENT AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN LEFT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE SODA DISPENSERS OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547154

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR CONDITION ON A 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. ALSO OBSERVED STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDER THE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM UNDER THE PIPES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES WITH CONDENSATION AROUND THE PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING PIPES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE UTENSILS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR UNABLE TO FIT IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE UTENSILS OR REPLACE LARGE UTENSILS WITH SMALLER UTENSILS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT THE FRONT PREP STATION AND IN THE BACK DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502147

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOORS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIP WELL MISSING AT HAND PACKED ICE CREAM STATION.MUST INSTALL. ALSO DUSTY UPPER WALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND GREASY UNCLEAN FOOD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED,STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296805

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS BY VENTS IN COOKING LINE PREP.MUST REPAIR

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296761

Location recorded for this inspection · ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE · 10437 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTER CABINET NOT CLEAN OF SYURP IN WAITRESS STATION AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS BY VENTS IN COOKING LINE PREP.MUST REPAIR

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS/WAITRESS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60643

165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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