INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.NOTED OPEN BAIT (WHITE POWDER ROACH KILLER)ON CARPET ON FLOORS UNDER DINING TABLES,AND ON FLOORS UNDER SEAT BOOTHS THROUGHOUT DINING.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ROACH BAITS AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND CARPETS THROUGHOUT DINING. ALL BAITS SHOULD BE PROPERLY SEALED AND APPLIED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NO SELF PEST APPLICATION ALLOWED OR ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT..

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.