CLOWNS PANCAKE HOUSE, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40LBS OF COOKED POTATOES PREPARED 3/31/21 AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F, AND APPROX 16LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.0F,46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.