Original Pancake House

March 9, 2023 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    code 10Priority
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    code 39
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVEDC SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER EXPOSED PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR ENCASE PIPING TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD LEAKAGE.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(OPENINGS, PEELING PAINT, ETC) BEHIND AND ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNITS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOO DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAITNAIN.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 18, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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