JUL 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE.
BEAT. 36/100
1358 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 13, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND REPAIR DAMAGED TILES.
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.
JUN 132018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Hand dryer in men restroom in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
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.
JUN 62018FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
MAY 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BULK OATS AND SUGAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SCRAPE SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAY 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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FEB 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
AUG 192015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
COOK LINE PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPERATELY.
OCT 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
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.
JAN 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.
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.
MAR 272013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 82013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 262012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THRUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN AND STAFF UNIFORMS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL ICE BINS.
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