FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 1, 2022
Canvass
License #2817504
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION (BUG) IN ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(HASHBROWN POTATOES) BEING THAWED AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER. PIC VOLUNTATILY MOVED ALL THAWING ITEMS TO WALK IN COOLER.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection