THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

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

11 inspections

ComplaintMar 6, 2026
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.
CanvassMar 28, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AND KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
CanvassNov 20, 2024
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.
CanvassApr 15, 2024
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.
CanvassDec 11, 2023
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.
CanvassMar 21, 2022
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 4, 2021
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.
CanvassFeb 1, 2021
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.
CanvassFeb 26, 2020
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.
LicenseApr 10, 2019
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.
LicenseFeb 14, 2019
0 infractions