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ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

2020 N LINCOLN PARK WEST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 6, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2016, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 25, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 26 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 25, 2016. For example: * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • nspector Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART.GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA UNDER WAIT STATION AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR & MOLDED WALLS .IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR & MOLDED WALLS .IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR REAR DOOR,HALLWAY WHERE DISHES ARE STORED,REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.MUST BE POSTED AND DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART.GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA UNDER WAIT STATION AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR & MOLDED WALLS .IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING END CAPS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FRIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OCCASIONAL FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT DISH AREA,REAR PREP, REAR ROOM LEADING TO ELEVATOR, AND RESTROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR PROTECTIVE WRAP ON SEWER LINES UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ATTRACTED TO THIS UNCLEAN PROTECTIVE WRAP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION REMOVE OUTER PANEL AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND REMOVE PLASTIC PANELS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN. MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON FLOOR. REPAIR SEAL AT BASE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED CEILING IN ROOM CONTAINING ELEVATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN REAR PREP THAT IS INTACT AND MEETS BOTH END CAPS. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL TO GO CONTAINER AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MOVED FROM UNDER SEWER LINE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTED VENT COVER ON THE CEILING BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. DAMAGED WALLS CLOSE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHT BUBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA REMOVED DIRT AND DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REAR EXPOSED HAND WSAH SINK SLOWLY DRANING. MUST REPAIR. LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY UNDERNEATH THE SHAKE MIXER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT THE COOK'S LINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. REPAIR WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. PAINT AREAS OF PEELING PAINT AND FILL IN OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. REGLUE THE VINYL BASEBOARD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE. REPAINT THE RUSTED AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE VENT COVER IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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 THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER INSTEAD OF THE TOPS OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN WALL AND CEILING OF CUSTOMER MENS ROOM. MISSING WALL TILE OF CUSTOMER LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL. CHIPPING PLASTER ON CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. LEAKS AT BOTH NOZZLES ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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