CLOWNS PANCAKE HOUSE, INC..
5804 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
16 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 52026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ice cream scoop held in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
Wall behind prep table and gridle at rear kitchen area is made from unfished rough cinder blocks, instructed to provide smooth easily cleanable surface.
JAN 62025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR HAND SINK.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PAKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS.
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN LOBBY AREA.
FEB 212024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
5-501.12 : MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED PALLETS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP , DISH WASHING AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.
: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
FEB 142024FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2-OZ. PRE-COOKED SAUSAGES AT 125.6F IN A PAN AT GRILL AND 10LBS. GYROS AT 77.2F ON SPIT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10.2 LBS.$42.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU MISSING THE REMINDER ON SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND TABLES.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED PALLETS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP , DISH WASHING AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573818 4/6/23 NOT CORRECTED #57-2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 62023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE NEED CLEANING, THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.
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MAY 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND PUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.
APR 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40LBS OF COOKED POTATOES PREPARED 3/31/21 AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F, AND APPROX 16LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.0F,46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
AUG 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS,WALLS AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND DUST. ALSO MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FIXTURES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOV 82019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING BURGERS, STEAK AND EGGS THAT CAN BE PREPARED AND SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY TO ALL MENUS WITH THE WARNING AND AN ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD THAT CAN BE PREPARED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN
DEC 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A VARIETY OF RTE TCF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED IN ANY WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. MAINATAIN
FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND FOOD, DUST AND DIRT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
JUN 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE A PREP AREAS
JUN 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
OCT 302015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
UNDERNEATH HANDLES AT PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
LOOSE HANDLES AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR HANDLES. MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
OCT 252012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES FRONT WAITING AREA.
NEED RUNNING DIPPER WELL, HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.
OCT 112012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER FRONT GRILL LOWER STORAGE TABLE.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MIXER.CLEAN ALL DUSTY FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES FRONT WAITING ROOM.
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT.
PREMISES SERVES HAND DIPPED ICECREAM NEED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL.
AUG 112011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (UNDER VENTILATION HOOD,NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL, ETC). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.
AUG 32011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET ALONG WEST WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TELEPHONE WIRES AND FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG WEST WALL NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTALL 16 MESH SCREEN ON VENT ALONG NORTH WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS, ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.
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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
APR 62011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.
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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE BLEACH AND SOAP FROM CONDIMENTS, FLOUR, CORN MEAL, ETC AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, CONTAINERS) UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR. REMOVE DRILL, HAMMER AND BOARDS OFF CANNED GOODS IN REAR STORAGE.
MAR 52010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES (CHIPPED PAINT).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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