THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

1124 W WASHINGTON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
5
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2026
PASS · 0 violations
APR 7
2026
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

CONTAINER OF COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS STORED ABOVE GRILL LINE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 99.1F . INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAUSAGE LINKS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LB $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR SPECIFIC ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (SUCH AS EGGS) THAT CAN BE SERVED/PREPARED UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER. INSTD TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE PREPARED/SERVED UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND SHELVING IN WAREWASHING AREA, FRONT SERVICE STATION, AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO ELIMINTE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK IN WAIT STATION, NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN

JUL 15
2025
PASS · 0 violations

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