The Original Pancake House
1350-1358 E 47th ST, Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 6, 2026
The Original Pancake House was last inspected on March 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 6, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hadwash signage at dishwash prep area handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep and kitchen area to remove spills and/or debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes laying on counter tops and prep station while not in use. Instructed manager to store wiping clothes in a sanitation solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board in the kitchen with deep dark groves. Must resurface or replace cutting board and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mops in the utility area not properly store. Instructed manager to store wet mop upright to properly dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent in the dish washing area very dusty, also in the mens employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board with deep dark groves. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water on the floor around the floor drains at the dish washing machine. Must keep dry as possible to prevent breeding place for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water faucet knob at the handsink in the dishwashing area in poor repair; instructed to repair faucet knob.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor drains where needed at sinks.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed drying rack for mops and brooms in poor repair; instructed to replace rack for proper storage of mops and brooms at utility sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at the hand sink at the waitress station as required for proper hand washing. Instructed person in charge to provide soap and maintain. Priority foundation citation #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear prep area inaccessible due to water being shut off at lower valves, effectively rendering handsink inoperable. Instructed person in charge that hot and cold water must be accessible at handsinks at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-30-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the rear prep area not working properly. Observed waste water backing up from the pipe next to the hand sink onto the floor when water is turned on. Priority violation #7-30-030(c)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep coolers with deep dark grooves and excessive black marks.instructed person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in dish washing station with leak at bottom elbow. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed person in charge to maintain area at all times. Trash must be stored inside receptacle with lid shut to prevent entry points for pests. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up in floor drain at dishmachine, and around drain underneath dish machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep tables in need of detail cleaning; clean or replace cutting boards.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain at the dishmachine and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed two washrooms (employee womens and customer womens in small dining area) with no hot running water. Water at 69f. Instructed that hot running water must be at a minimum of 100f at all times at all handsinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior panel of the ice machine in poor repair hanging to one side; instructed to remove or replace plastic panel.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards on prep tables in need of detail cleaning; clean or replace cutting boards.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: See vio. #60
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: See vio #60
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain at the dishmachine and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: See vio #60.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from february 26, 2020 as required; must correct. #51 the rear hand washing sink leaks at the base of the faucet and at the elbow instructed to repair. #53 found the trash receptacle in the women employee's toilet room with no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover. #56 found the light shield missing in the rear storage area; instructed to provide a shield and maintain.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment with food and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The rear hand washing sink leaks at the base of the faucet and the 3-compartment leaks at the elbow. Instructed to fix and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the trash receptacle in the women employee's toilet room with no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle lid/cover.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling tiles in the prep/dish washing area with dirt/dust build up. The floors in the corners, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks in the prep and storage areas with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the light shield missing in the rear storage area. Instructed to provide a shield and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor at grill of food spills and food debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and construction tools/equipment in storage areas of west addition. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.