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Clowns Pancake House

February 14, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2-OZ. PRE-COOKED SAUSAGES AT 125.6F IN A PAN AT GRILL AND 10LBS. GYROS AT 77.2F ON SPIT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10.2 LBS.$42.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 21
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU MISSING THE REMINDER ON SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND TABLES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED PALLETS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP , DISH WASHING AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER. • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573818 4/6/23 NOT CORRECTED #57-2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 6, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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