Chicago
42
BEAT

Famous Dutch Pancake Huis

4757 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
9 passed
Last Inspected
2021-07-02
Pass Rate
69%
3 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-07-02)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2020, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 18×
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2021-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2021-06-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND A PEST INSPECTION FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

2020-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-10-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED IN THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON TH...

2019-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

2018-05-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-05-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS MILK AT 48.0F, 1/2 GALLON; PANCAKE MIX AT 48.5F , 1/2 CUP; 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 48.70F; REACH IN COOLER AT 35.0F TEMPERATURE. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $12.50....

serious Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2078213 DATED 8/10/17. #32-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACKENED MOLD LIKE CAULK ALL AROUND THE EDGE OF THE MOP SINK AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FIN...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA (WITH PEELING PAINT) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP/HOLE ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACKENED MOLD LIKE CAULK ALL AROUND THE EDGE OF THE MOP SINK AND RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST WALL VENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

2016-08-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 1 door refrigerator and the right door of the 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

2015-04-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,

2014-12-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND RESEAL FLOOR SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUDDY AND WELD SEAMS.

2014-06-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VISBLE INSIDE COOLER.

2013-08-07 Pass License
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BROKEN GASKET; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND REPAINT FLOORS AT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.

minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR/AND REPAINT. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE; MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER; ALSO MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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