INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES

Jul 16, 2025

11 violations

Key Violations:

|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.113: **C** Warewashing Machine, Data Plate Operation Specifications OBSERVED COMMERCIAL LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITHOUT DATA PLATE INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DATA PLATE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP. INSRTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE, MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH, REAR PREP, FRONT PREP 2ND FLOOR STORAGE DRY ROOM AND STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED IN REAR UTILITY SINK PAINT AND WALL BASE PEELING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED UNDER SODA MACHINE STICKY SYRUP LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER SODA MACHINERY AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OVER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Jul 9, 2025

13 violations

Key Violations:

|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITHOUT DATA PLATE INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DATA PLATE.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE UNIT BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS RAW BURGER PATTIES AT 46.6F AND SLICED TOMATO AT 46.4F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 10# WITH A VALUE OF 195.00 ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41�F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP. INSRTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR UTILITY SINK PAINT AND WALL BASE PEELING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE, MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH, REAR PREP, FRONT PREP 2ND FLOOR STORAGE DRY ROOM AND STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER SODA MACHINE STICKY SYRUP LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER SODA MACHINERY AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OVER PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Feb 5, 2024

1 violations

Key Violations:

58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

May 11, 2023

2 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

May 4, 2023

7 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA WALL UNDER SHELVES AT SOUTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDAION 7-38-020(A).;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CHEMICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BIULD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AND DISWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Mar 29, 2023

6 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CHEMICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BIULD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AND DISWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Oct 20, 2022

3 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME AND REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 INSTALL FRP BOARD OVER THE DRYWALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Oct 14, 2022

9 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CUT MELON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 45.1F, CUT WATERMELON AT 47.9F, SOUP AT 44.4F, AND FISH AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, GRILL, DEEP FRYERS AND PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND DRAINS IN THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RUN AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK OR WHEN THE DISH MACHINE IS RUNNING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASTE WATER BACK UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FRP CEILING BOARD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS CAVING IN. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLOSE THE OPENINGS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jun 28, 2022

3 violations

Key Violations:

49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Aug 27, 2021

5 violations

Key Violations:

|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC INTERIOR COVER INSIDE ICE MACHINE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE SAID DAMAGED INTERIOR COVER OF ICE MACHINE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS THROUGHOUT ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA.