⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

10437 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Beverly

License #: 15622

32
Total Inspections
23
Passed
6
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2025 Inspection

November 17, 2025• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER UNDER THE HOT LAMP AREA WHERE THE PLATES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2025 Inspection

July 28, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTTER GREAY AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE START OF A BUILD UP OF SOME FORM OF POSSIBLE CALCIUM. ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2025 Inspection

January 6, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 2, 2025 Inspection

January 2, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING 100 DEGREES OR MORE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS 74 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED T...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2024 Inspection

May 3, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM ARIL 24, 2024 REPORT #2593314 #60 PREVIOUS CORE VOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 9, ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2024 Inspection

April 24, 2024• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING FRESH TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND FOOD HA...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2023 Inspection

March 9, 2023• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIG...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2022 Inspection

July 18, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA OR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON I...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2022 Inspection

July 11, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITH NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2021 Inspection

January 20, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR AT THE NECK OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2020 Inspection

January 14, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATERLINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERV...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2020 Inspection

January 7, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURRES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX 10-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE INSIDE COOLER AT 49.7F,2-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2019 Inspection

February 5, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING S...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2019 Inspection

January 25, 2019• Complaint• 18 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH...(+17 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2018 Inspection

May 14, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING N...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2017 Inspection

January 5, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2016 Inspection

May 20, 2016• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2016 Inspection

January 8, 2016• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED SAUSAGE 50.2F, HAM 49.6F, AND DICED TOMATOES 49.7F STORED AT IMPROPER T...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2015 Inspection

June 16, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2014 Inspection

November 21, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOORS...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2014 Inspection

April 2, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALLS BY VENTS IN COOKING LINE PREP...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2014 Inspection

March 10, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTER CABINET NOT CLEAN OF SYURP IN WAITRESS STATION AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.MUST CL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2014 Inspection

February 19, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTER CABINET NOT CLEAN OF SYURP IN WAITRESS STATION AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.MUST CL...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2013 Inspection

April 17, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 KNIFES NOT PROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2012 Inspection

August 27, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 15, 2012 Inspection

June 15, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2012 Inspection

January 27, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2011 Inspection

March 11, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2011 Inspection

February 8, 2011• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2010 Inspection

April 28, 2010• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2010 Inspection

January 20, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+6 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

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