INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3F TO 55.7F DURING INSPECTION(FRSH UNCOOKED EGGS 43 PIECES $1.99 EACH AT 52.3F-55.7F,BEEF STEAK 16 PORTIONS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED 2oZ $2.99 EACH AT 53.1F,CHICKEN BREAST ALSO WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY 2oz $2.99 8 PORTIONS AT 54.1F,AND CUB HAM 5pds $27.60,AT 54.6F).CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS HAVE THEM MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES,AND TO DISCARD ABOVE FOODS MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $141.00 .

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAG ON FILTERS ON HOOD IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED LEATHER SEAT COVER IN N.W DINING.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK WITH STANDING WATER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA DUE TO LEAKING PIPEE, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERNT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLAENING:CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS AT FRONT ,INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT FRONT,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL, AND 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY STOVE.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ndfl.AT UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINET AT CHECK OUT AREA WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.