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MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE

5265 S CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MASTERS 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
2645719

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE CALCIUM LIKE BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD GRIME AND DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ON SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT BACK OF WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL MAINTAINING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FAN IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGENT CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621414

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: HAM 49.9F, SAUSAGE 50.2F, CUT TOMATOES 49.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F. COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594277

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TABLE WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES FREE OF RESIDUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR AND STACKED UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO BE ACCESSIBLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593738

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TABLE WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES FREE OF RESIDUE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR AND STACKED UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO BE ACCESSIBLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575216

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT TUNA SALAD WITH RAW BEEF BLOOD ON THE COVER OF THE TUNA CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY/PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. TUNA DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2LBS $10 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORUTY 7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: CONTAINER OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 59.9F (COOKED YESTERDAY) IN REACH IN COOLER, SLICES OF CHEESE AT 64.4F ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAUSAGE AND CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565555

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565144

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED/RAW ITEMS (BURGER, STEAK, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK ITEMS WITHOUT LABELS (RICE, BEANS). MUST LABEL ITEMS WHEN FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL AND FLYING IN WATER HEATER ROOM. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510806

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPER STORED IN CONTAINER WITH MOUTHPIECE EXPOSED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456594

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261346

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO 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 on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide written procedure. Priority foundation violation.

  • 18

    PROPER COOKING TIME & TEMPERATURES - Comments: Observed non-continuous cooking process of animal foods. Observed improper temperatures of the following TCS foods sitting on counter in kitchen: sausage patties @ 68.9F; sausage links @ 50.7F; italian sausage @ 68F; and chorizo @ 69.4F - 83.1F. Instructed if process has begun to cook meats (or TCS FOODS), must continue until fully cooked and must hot, or immediately after initially heating, must be cooled according to the time and temperature parameters specified for cooked time/temperatre control for safety foods. TCS foods must be held at min temperature of 135F if hot holding, or 41F or less for cold holding at all times. Instructed non-continuous cooking of animal foods is not permitted. Operator voluntarily discarded all denatured food during inspection. Approximate value of 10lbs of discarded food is $25. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed improper date marking of prepped TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the walk in cooler. Instructed must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed consumer advisory not properly documented on menu. Instructed must properly provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminders (*) on all items on menu in which the consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation violation.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081873

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER THE 1ST., AND 2ND. COMPARTMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059603

Location recorded for this inspection · MASTERS PANCAKE HOUSE · 5265 S CICERO 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 REAR SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER, AND CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60632

292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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