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The Original Pancake House

April 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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
code 21
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 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
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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
code 38
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK IN WAIT STATION, NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN
code 56

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Compared with Pass on July 15, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.