Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537230
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529168
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528891
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRIC MIXER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHEESE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.7F-66.2F IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING LINE AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN PREP AREA. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS(COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH) WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500705
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT UNCOVERED FOODS SUCH AS DICED ONIONS AND SLICED TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENUS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS THAT STATE WHEN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED OR SOLD. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF IN SINK BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW BEEF UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER UNITS WITH UTENSILS FOR DIPENSING IN THE PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE WITH HANDLES UP NOT IN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL. ALL SURFACED SHOULD BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MOP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE MOP SINK FOR WASHING MOPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472914
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH SLOW DRAINS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366225
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365726
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 5-LBS OF COOKED HAM OFF THE BONE AT 51.0F,3-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 50.0F,2-LBS RAW EGGS IN CONTAINER AT 59.0F, 5-LBS OF BOLIED EGGS AT 54.0F,2-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.0, 6- T-BONE STEAKS AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STILL NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION..CANNOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL PREP COOLER OR OTHER COOLERS ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( HARD TO STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352521
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE FROM OPEN CUP WITH NO LID IN WAIT STATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MAY DRINK FROM CLOSED LID CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD (SLICED HAM, CHICKEN, TURKEY, TOMATOES, CHEESE, ETC) NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, MIXERS, MICROWAVE, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253130
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN ETC),IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252777
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.., COOKED CHICKEN @55.1F, DICED HAM @52.0F, DICED TOMATOES AT 62.4F,CHEESE @55.4F, AND BEEF @56.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN ETC),IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA, MOP SINK, AND REAR STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, MUST ELIMINATE ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130074
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 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: FOUND COOKED PREPARED CHICKED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER THE FULL CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS FOR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FULL CHEMICALS FOR THE DISH MACHINE NOT ELEVATED 6" OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR CHEMICALS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129482
Location recorded for this inspection · HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE · 9623 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. OBSERVED- 19 LIVE INSECTS,( FLIES) AND GNATS FLYING AND ON WALLS OF PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND ON MOP SINK STORAGE SHELVE AREA.MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND COOKED PREPARED CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED/ DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE DISH MACHINE HAS SLIGHT- BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER AREA,UNDER, ALONG COVING,AND IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DRIED FOODS IN DISH WASHING ROOM. ALSO CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER MIDDLE AREA OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,( LOOSE) ON LEFT FAUCET INSIDE LADIES WASHRROM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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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