Original Pancake House
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
The Original Pancake House, located at 10437 S Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on November 17, 2025, receiving a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 32 recorded inspections, the establishment has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 6, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
May 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
32
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 18, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Jan 20, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Feb 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jan 25, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
25
May 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 20, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Jan 8, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 2, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 10, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 17, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 27, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 15, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 11, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 8, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 28, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 20, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Nov 17, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER UNDER THE HOT LAMP AREA WHERE THE PLATES ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT OF THE PANCAKE TOPPING PREP AREA LOOSE AND COMING APART NEAR THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE HOTLINE SIDE WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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