Original Pancake House

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Inspections

1. Jun 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 2-3 CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

2. Jul 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOO IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Nov 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WET MOPS IN THE UTILITY SINK. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER INSECT BREEDING GROUNDS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     STORE ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES, INCLUDING MOP BUCKETS AND RACKS FOR RUGS, IN THE SERVICE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD-RELATED ITEMS.

4. Feb 8, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.6F, CHICKEN SAUSAGE 46.6F, CHEESE 50.7F, SLICED TOMATOES 44.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE GAUGE NOT MAINTAINING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F PER CODE; HOWEVER, THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STRIP READING WAS 180F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MONITOR, AND MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OF THE FINAL RINSE.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR PROOF OF WEEKLY TESTING PER CITY ORDER.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     ALL ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BUSINESSES MUST POST SIGNAGE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WEAR MASK

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     ALL ESTABLISHMENT MUST PHYSICALLY AND VISUALLY VERIFY PROOF OF VACCINATION UPON ENTERING THE RESTAURANT TO DINE IN (DINE IN ONLY - 10 MINUTES)

5. Mar 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     OBSERVED UNIDENTIFIABLE LIQUID IN SPRAY BOTTLE AND UNIDENTIFIABLE WHITE POWDER IN CONTAINER BEING USED. OBSERVED NO LABEL TO IDENTIFY SUBSTANCE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR ALL CHEMICALS USED IN FACILITY. DISCARDED POWDER AND LIQUID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT. MUST HAVE HANDLED SCOOPS AND DO NOT STORE SCOOPS WITHIN FOOD PRODUCT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

6. Apr 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP,ETC INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN DISHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING, A LONG MOBILE CART FULL WITH FLOOR RUBBER MATS AT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKING THE PASSAGE FROM DISHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK, IN FRONT OF SAID SINK TWO YELLOW MOP BUCKETS. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER ON DUTY REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS, SAID SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CUT BREAKFAST SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.1F TO 61.9F. ALSO FOUND 26 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE AT TEMP OF 52.2F TO 53F. COLD TCS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 POUNDS. VALUE 15 . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR CAUSE

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     INSIDE AREA WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE UNIT AND CEMENT FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

7. May 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

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

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM COMMERCIAL TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT EXPO LINE AREA IN KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT COOK LINE AREA TOUCH/ARRANGE COOKED PANCAKES WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, INSIDE STYROFOAM TOGO CONTAINER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE, STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT LEGIBLE DATE MARKING TAGS, GRAVY, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     UNABLE TO IDENTIFY/OBSERVED GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN INSTALLED/LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA OR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

8. Mar 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK LOCATED NEXT TO MOP SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

9. Dec 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

     MUST INVERT UTENSILS AT COFFEE/WATER BUS STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP COOLERS, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND SLICER.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE, STAFF TOILET ROOM AND BREAKROOM, AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE HANGING FROM FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

     MUST STORE LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

10. May 22, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DUST AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

11. May 19, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      MUST DESIGNATE EXISTING DUMP SINK IN PREP AREA, AS EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, WITH SPLASH GUARDS, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE AND/OR PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED 6' WIDE OPEN ENTRANCE FROM DINING AREA TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY PROVIDING DOORS, OR A BARRIER, TO PREVENT PUBLIC ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE, WASHABLE BARRIER ON SIDE OF STORAGE RACK ADJACENT TO THE MOP SINK TO PROTECT POT/PANS, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DUST AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.