FAMOUS DUTCH PANCAKE HUIS.

Chicago Health Dept

4757 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

13 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jul 2021.

Last inspected Jul 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
36
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2021
PASS 1 violation
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.

JUN 25
2021
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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).

OCT 16
2020
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 5
2020
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.

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MAY 18
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 11
2018
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 FINISH AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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.

AUG 10
2017
PASS 3 violations
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.

AUG 3
2016
PASS 1 violation
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.

APR 14
2015
PASS 2 violations
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,

DEC 3
2014
PASS 3 violations
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.

JUN 10
2014
PASS 3 violations
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.

AUG 7
2013
PASS 5 violations
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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