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The Original Pancake House

22 E BELLEVUE PL · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for The Original Pancake House on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627177

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608276

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608057

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#60

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN REAR PREP PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587701

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STICK TRAPS STORED ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH AREAS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO STORE CLEAN DISHWARE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575301

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK BINS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (SUGAR, FLOUR, OATS) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553861

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: faucet neck not reaching to all 3 compartments, instructed to provide an extended faucet that can reach to all.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497535

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303519

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - 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. -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - 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. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE. -

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: - 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. -

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: - 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. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN DARK STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE SHAKE MIXER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - 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. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF FACILITY BY THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222729

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102780

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079067

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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: DETERIORATED STORAGE WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078612

Location recorded for this inspection · The Original Pancake House · 22 E BELLEVUE PL

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN AT JUICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETERIORATED STORAGE WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER KEPT IN COLDEST SECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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