What is The Original Pancake House's health inspection score?

The Original Pancake House has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Original Pancake House last inspected?

The Original Pancake House was last inspected on March 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Original Pancake House have?

The Original Pancake House has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Original Pancake House safe to eat at?

Yes, The Original Pancake House has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Original Pancake House

Name: The Original Pancake House
Address: 1350-1358 E 47th ST, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 90

1350-1358 E 47th ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/6/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #476 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HADWASH SIGNAGE AT DISHWASH PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AND KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS IN THE UTILITY AREA NOT PROPERLY STORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WET MOP UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA VERY DUSTY, ALSO IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET KNOB.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AT SINKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRYING RACK FOR MOPS AND BROOMS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS AT UTILITY SINK.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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