Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Original Pancake House
1124 W Washington Blvd
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 7, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK IN WAIT STATION, NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jul 15, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source