Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE on .
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Latest inspection
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.
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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.
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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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401303
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151236
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 KNIFES NOT PROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR DISH AREA NEED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WAITSTAFF FRONT CABINETS, COUNTER BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES AND MILK DISPENSOR, REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER 3 COMP. SINK ALSO IN CORNERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FRONT COOKING AREA WALL/ WALL VENTS DUSTY NEED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 4 LIGHTS OUT UNDER FRONT HOOD NEED TO REPLACE ALSO REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND MILK DISPENSOR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150671
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CONTINUE TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM REPORT 1150468 DATE 6/15/12.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repairCONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS FROM REPORT 1150468 DATE 6/15/12.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT STORAGE FROM REPORT 1150468 6/15/12.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150468
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELF.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OVEN, STOVE TOP, GRILL DRIP TRAY, AND COOLER DOORS IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR, NEED TO RETILE HALL WAY TO RESTROOMS,AND LADIES RESTROOM FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO RESEAL ALL NEW WALLS/CEILING IN LADIES RESTROOM, AND HALLWAY TO THE RESTROOMS. CEILING ABOVE WAFFLE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537855
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WAIT STATION UNDER COUNTER CABINETS. NEED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE BLENDER/SHAKE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT (WATER SEEPAGE).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED SPRAYER NOZZEL LEAKING AT 1COMP. DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WAIT STATION ON COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543258
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543212
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233359
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 51.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59972.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. 8 QUARTS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49F-51F IN PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION, 2 1/2 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 55-60F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED H59972.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ADVISORY PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. REPAIR DAMAGED SHELVES AND SURFACES UNDER COUNTER IN WAIT STATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN COOKING LINE. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN WAIT STATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
164281
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS AND HANDLES ON PREP COOLER DOORS. REPAIR DAMAGED SHELVES AND SURFACES UNDER COUNTER IN WAIT STATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
Local context · Chicago
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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