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THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

1350-1358 E 47th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 14, 2019. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2024. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 22 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on March 28, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on February 1, 2021. For example: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED MISSING HADWASH SIGNAGE AT DISHWASH PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AND KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOPS IN THE UTILITY AREA NOT PROPERLY STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WET MOP UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE AIR VENT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA VERY DUSTY, ALSO IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET KNOB.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AT SINKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DRYING RACK FOR MOPS AND BROOMS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS AT UTILITY SINK.
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK AT THE WAITRESS STATION AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-030(C).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO WATER BEING SHUT OFF AT LOWER VALVES, EFFECTIVELY RENDERING HANDSINK INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-30-030(C)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MARKS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH WASHING STATION WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM ELBOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE PIPE NEXT TO THE HAND SINK ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-30-030(C)
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHMACHINE, AND AROUND DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TWO WASHROOMS (EMPLOYEE WOMENS AND CUSTOMER WOMENS IN SMALL DINING AREA) WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER AT 69F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR HANGING TO ONE SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE PLASTIC PANEL.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SEE VIO. #60
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • SEE VIO #60
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • SEE VIO #60.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #51 THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE ELBOW INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #53 FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. #56 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT LEAKS AT THE ELBOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE LID/COVER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION TOOLS/EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS OF WEST ADDITION. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  11. License

    0 infractions

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