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THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

1358 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED AND CHECKED ANNUALLY WITH TAG IN PLACE. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND REPAIR DAMAGED TILES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Hand dryer in men restroom in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Vent in wait station area has accumulation of dust. Must clean and maintain. 1 Compartment sink sprayer in disrepair and hose hang below the rim of sink. Must repair and maintain. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking and hose sprayer in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 45.7- 49.8 DEGREES F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED 3 GALLONS OF MILK 49.6 DEGREES F, 3 QUARTS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM AND 6 CAN OF WHIPCREAM 46.8F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARD ITEMS. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED COOKED POTATO STARTER AT 74.7 DEGREES F ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER PREP COUNTER PER PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY LEAVES OUT FOR 72HOURS THEN MIX WITH PERORDERS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. COOKED FOOD MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES F OR HOT HELD AT 140 DEGREES F. Approx. $20 8LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A voluntary
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Observed high temperature ware washing machine not holding final rinse temperature at 180 degrees F, temperature gauge is reading 132 for final rinse. High Temperature machine was tagged, perform manual ware washing for facility until repaired and utilize single use ware/utensils. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed hand sink in ware washing area blocked with buckets stored inside, not accessible for hand washing. Hand sink must maintain easy access for hand washing only. Food handler removed bucket from hand sink. Critical Violation 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Observed previous violation not corrected from inspection 2050548 performed on 5-17-17. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BULK OATS AND SUGAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA. Serious Violation 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Food in walk in cooler not label with name, prep date or discard date. Must label food items.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • accumulation of food debris on and under prep table, ware washing machine. Must clean and maintain. Hand dryer in men restroom in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors has accumulation of food debris under equipment in prep kitchen, prep tables, and dry storage area
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Lights not functional under hood on cook line in prep area. Must repair and maintain. Light shield in disrepair near mop sink. Must repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Vent in wait station area has accumulation of dust. Must clean and maintain. 1 Compartment sink sprayer in disrepair and hose hang below the rim of sink. Must repair and maintain. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking and hose sprayer in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
  5. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.8F-52.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED SOUR CREAM(49.6))AND 10 QUARTS OF WHIPPING CREAM (48.8F) STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR ELECTRICAL BOXES IN REAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BULK OATS AND SUGAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SCRAPE SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. SOME DUST OVSERVED ON THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REPAIR FAUCET.
  7. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. SOME DUST OVSERVED ON THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REPAIR FAUCET.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • COOK LINE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • KITCHEN'S FLOOR TILE WITH GAPS IN BETWEEN, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPERATELY.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED AND SMALL FREEZER NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR STORING FRUIT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST WAS OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
  12. Short Form Fire-Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • ALL CLEAN EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. MUST RELOCATE ALL LINENS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  13. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PANCAKE BATTER THAT CONTAIN EGGS AND EGG MIXTURES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 48-50 DEGREES PRODUCT WAS LOCATED IN A COFFIN STYLE OPEN REACH IN COOLER THAT WAS IN PROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. $75.00 20 LBS TOTAL VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • ALL CLEAN EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. MUST RELOCATE ALL LINENS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THRUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN AND STAFF UNIFORMS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL ICE BINS.
  15. License

    0 infractions

  16. License

    0 infractions